HS Counselor

Apple Grove High School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Grove High School in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Counselor to support students with comprehensive guidance services and classroom collaboration. The role starts immediately and reports to the Building Principal.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Education and a valid NE Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one, with a commitment to equity and positive student outcomes. This is a full-time position under a 190-day contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid NE Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s).
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record and communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Best Instructional Practices.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to work with students, staff, parents and the community.
• Willingness and demonstrated abilities for continuous improvement in education.

Responsibilities

• Develop students' cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
• Positively foster students' self-esteem.
• Engage with a diverse student population.
• Integrate leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum.
• Plan for and guide learning to achieve program objectives.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Administer diagnostic and progress assessments.
• Select and use effective instructional methods and materials.
• Establish a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintain open communication with parents, guardians, staff.
• Pursue professional growth through ongoing knowledge and skill development.
• Collaborate to support the school program and district goals.
• Integrate leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Philosophy that all students can learn

Ethical and professional performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Valid NE Teaching Certificate or endorsements

Job description

HS Counselor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5502285

Application Deadline: Aug 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid NE Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s)
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Best Instructional Practices
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

Other Information

• Reports to: Building Principal
• Work Schedule: 190 Day Contract
• Hours to Work: 8 hours / day

Responsibilities

• Developing students' cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fostering students' self-esteem
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school's program and support the District's vision, aims and goals
• Integrating of the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population

Position Type: Full-Time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aligned with the mission of the Omaha Public Schools is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of the Omaha Public Schools, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.

Contact Information

• Pat Ochoa , HR Director
• Apple Grove Unified School District
• Apple Grove, California 93657
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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